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Some Tinsley Ellis freebies, and other blues news

It seems like BlueNotes has been neglecting his BlueNotes duties for a few days, but what with the G20 coming to town, he's been busy beefing up security for visits from all those blues-loving heads of state. They might not make it to Moondog's...

Published Tue, Sep 09 2009 1:00 AM by Jim White

Filed under: Moondog's, tinsley ellis, blues society of western pa, memphis blues
Another weekend blues event -- this one for vets

Yesterday's post on blues for this weekend overlooked a benefit concert set for Sunday at the Lawrenceville Moose (120 51st St.). This one benefits a building fund for a program called Fisher House , which runs housing for the families of veterans...

Published Thu, May 05 2009 1:00 AM by Jim White

Filed under: blues society of western pa, fisher house
Some thoughts about "blues people"

I wrote here a couple weeks ago about the death of Jim Weber, the president of the Blues Society of Western Pa. Everyone knew him as a tireless fan of the music and of the society that works to forward it. Over the weekend, I ran into a blues society...

Published Tue, May 05 2009 1:00 AM by Jim White

Filed under: blues society of western pa, jim weber
Funeral arrangements for Jim Weber

I have an update on the funeral plans for Jim Weber, the president of the Blues Society of Western Pa ., who died Friday. The viewing will be Friday at Tatalovich Funeral Home 2205 McMinn St. Aliquippa, PA 15001, phone: 724-378-7550. Two viewings are...

Published Mon, May 05 2009 12:38 PM by Jim White

Filed under: blues society of western pa, jim weber
Felix and the Hurricane, Bubs & Dr. Blue win Burgh IBC finals

We have a winner -- two, actually. After a series of three competitions, the Blues Society of Western Pa . has picked the band and the solo/duo group that will represent the society in the International Blues Challenge next year in Memphis. Felix and...

Published Mon, Apr 04 2009 2:57 PM by Jim White

Filed under: IBC, bubs mckeg, blues society of western pa, felix and the hurricanes, dr. blue
Your local blues society, the IBCs, Lucy Van Sickle

If you happen to live in the Pittsburgh area, your local blues society would be the Blues Society of Western Pa . They're having a meet and greet blues event at 6 p.m. Sunday night (3/15) with Wil E Tri and the Bluescasters. Alas, they'll be competing...

Published Thu, Mar 03 2009 9:59 AM by Jim White

Filed under: joe rosen, john primer, lucy van sickle, blues society of western pa, wil e tri